Ca₂NiH₆ is an intermetallic hydride compound combining calcium, nickel, and hydrogen—a research-phase material belonging to the metal hydride family rather than conventional structural alloys. This compound is primarily investigated in energy storage and hydrogen-related applications, where reversible hydrogen absorption/desorption properties are valued for hydrogen storage systems, fuel cell technologies, and thermal energy management. While not yet commercialized at engineering scale, metal hydrides like this represent an important research frontier for clean energy systems seeking high volumetric hydrogen density and cycle stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1021 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4768 | eV/atom | — |